Loukas Tsouknidas has to be kidding when he said "although Gerard Butler's Leonidas and Dominic West's Theron both have a lisp" I don't know about West but Gerard Butler DOES NOT HAVE A LISP. He does have a Scottish burr which Zack wanted him to use rather than trying for a different accent. Gerard does some pretty fantastic accents but his natural delightful burr is what he does best. And it doesn't sound at all like a lisp. I've seen numerous scenes from this film and there is no trace of a lisp anywhere. You owe Mr. Butler an apology or else you need to get your ears checked. Dotty McMillan Riverside, California
Loukas
· 2 years ago
Scottish burr? He is supposed to be Greek.
When he shouts "Sparta" the "S" is clearly hissing.
Don't get so Ssss-erious about it!
Linda Hyatt
· 2 years ago
I am very nuch looking forward to this film , mainly because of Gerard Butler ! To say he has a " lisp " is so wrong ! he is Scottish , thats it , no lisp .... doesn't have one ! That was very upsetting to hear ..... I have read all the reviews , this is a first ... He has a great accent ... I hope this movie makes it big !!!!! Other than that .. good review ! Thank you , Linda Hyatt .. LosAlamitos Ca.
Loukas
· 2 years ago
Ok, i guess u both know more about your own language's different accents.
To my Greek ears it sounded funny, much like a lisp; which is human, that's why his work is still good.
But let's get one thing straight. This is not a movie you get acting credentials from. This is a movie to simply make a name for yourself.
Any hack can tell the actors to strike poses and shout like they are on an ancient stage or in a shakespearean play or in daytime sope tv. But that's like taking the acting away from them.
The actors here have to be adequate in their schematic, simplistic parts to move the equally simple plot forward and let us enjoy the visuals, the battles and the weirdness.
Plus, this is the house that Frank Miller built. It's all about his million fans, waiting for his visuals to come to life, much as in Sin City. You don't play with commercial giants like that.
It's just that sin city was more about individuals, not armies or larger than life clashes. That's why it needed more commercially established names, be it tough guys or street hussies.
So, 300 is a great movie for the purpose it was supposed to serve in the first place. Not cinematic masterpiece, not spawned by a creative jeanious, not an once in a million experience.
Nothing to take too seriously.
Linda Hyatt
· 2 years ago
AND SO , HOPEFULLY THIS MOVIE WILL FINALLY PUT GERARD ON THE MAP FOR ALL HIS GREAT ACTING IN THE PAST THAT HE NEVER GOT ANY RECOGNITION FOR , AND THAT IS WHY I AM TAKING IT SO SERIOUSLY !
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You owe Mr. Butler an apology or else you need to get your ears checked.
Dotty McMillan Riverside, California
When he shouts "Sparta" the "S" is clearly hissing.
Don't get so Ssss-erious about it!
To my Greek ears it sounded funny, much like a lisp; which is human, that's why his work is still good.
But let's get one thing straight. This is not a movie you get acting credentials from. This is a movie to simply make a name for yourself.
Any hack can tell the actors to strike poses and shout like they are on an ancient stage or in a shakespearean play or in daytime sope tv. But that's like taking the acting away from them.
The actors here have to be adequate in their schematic, simplistic parts to move the equally simple plot forward and let us enjoy the visuals, the battles and the weirdness.
Plus, this is the house that Frank Miller built. It's all about his million fans, waiting for his visuals to come to life, much as in Sin City. You don't play with commercial giants like that.
It's just that sin city was more about individuals, not armies or larger than life clashes. That's why it needed more commercially established names, be it tough guys or street hussies.
So, 300 is a great movie for the purpose it was supposed to serve in the first place. Not cinematic masterpiece, not spawned by a creative jeanious, not an once in a million experience.
Nothing to take too seriously.
Now, where are the Dominic West fans?